125 thoughts on “Diving for rose petals”

Very very nice act and the photos are great. Glad you have a new 4-legged friend, times are hard I do understand.
Myself, after my previous pet passed away, right after him I did rescue my current best friend. Kind regards

So sorry to hear about Oscar! It looks as though Oscar will live on not only in cyberspace through the many wonderful shots you took of him in the past but also in the DNA of his great-granddaughter! How interesting that Ruby retrieved a rose.

What beautiful pictures of Oscar’s legacy. As stunning and moving as they are, though, I bet they don’t compare to the legacy of memories that live on in your heart. I teared up just now thinking of the companionship I’ve seen in Oscar, how it reminds me of our McGee who also lives on in our memories. Sending hugs and a scratch behind the ear or extra toss of the stick to fetch for Ruby.

Fiona Fiona Fiona you’re killing me over here! What an incredible life and love you have had in dogs. I am truly envious because these animals are magnificent. Ruby’s spirit just shines from these photos, as Oscar’s did from his. What a precious girl. I believe “diving for rose petals” should henceforth be metaphor for embracing life with all the passion your body and soul will allow. I will be over here lapping up every dog photo, wet or dry, you offer in the coming days and months. Bravo and God Bless xoxo

I have to confess my friend, it breaks my heart to visit here. I loved Oscar…well as much as anyone can through the internet☺ I just can’t imagine what your heart is going through. Ruby warms the soul.

Oh, sweet looking Ruby (Oscar’s great-granddaughter) is your dog and great BEAUTIFUL post of her♡♡♡
ps; Thank you very much for the sweet comment. Memorial service is over and now I need to start think about my parents’ empty house(^^;)

I am so sorry to hear of Oscar’s passing!!! He truly enjoyed his life!!! And I am glad that a piece of him lives on, in Ruby!! She looks to be a happy dog, too. I love the image of her diving in after the roses!!

Isn’t she a beauty. Certainly, Oscar’s spirit did not fall far from the tree. I love her retrieving one of the rose petals as if carrying a little part of Oscar back to you. Dogs are so intuitive. And now I’m all teary-eyed.

Diving for rose petals…..that is so full of muchness:)
Love and lift to you in the loss and big hope for furry aliveness to find and fill
the ache in just the right time and way. Those images make my heart grin so wide:)
Thanks for sharing the beauty of your unique journey,
Jennifer

Oscar!!!!! Oh no. My heart is breaking for you and your sweet Oscar. I know how much you loved him and I hope you know how much joy your photos of him and his beautiful spirit splashed across my computer screen so many times means to me… all of us really. I am so very sorry for your loss.

It appears it’s been hacked. At the moment I have my words backed up but not my photos. I’m not sure what I’m going to do going forward. Right now I don’t feel much like starting again. I may feel differently later. If you haven’t already, back up your blog. This is happening to lots of people!

Our golden passed a few weeks back. Seeing Ruby’s sweet expression stirred a yearning. Somehow getting a new dog is the final goodbye to the old- not something to rush into. You have a beautiful blog and I will enjoy following.